Zhu Huasheng said with a laugh, "Mr. Qin, you probably haven''t heard of Shenglong Group and my name before!"


    Qin Hao gave a dry laugh, "Well, knowing now isn''t too late."


    Zhu Huasheng continued, "Shenglong Group is a multinational jade and jewelry group with total assets of nearly one hundred billion. We have branches in many countries around the world.


    We are a family-run enterprise. The Zhu Family has been doing business in jade jewelry in Shuinan Province for generations, and we were prominent merchants in Lingnan since the previous dynasties."


    Qin Hao listened intently, but couldn''t understand why he was saying all this.


    To intimidate with power? But Zhu Huasheng didn''t come off that way!


    "To get to the point, I was actually hoping to discuss with Mr. Qin the possibility of joining our company. I guarantee the terms we offer will satisfy you," Zhu Huasheng finally revealed his intention.


    He believed that Qin Hao had an uncanny ability to judge raw stones, which was evident from those he selected.


    If such a talent were to join their company, he was confident that Shenglong Group would become even more powerful.


    Qin Hao was speechless internally, so it was a recruitment pitch!


    Even though Shenglong Group was strong now, Qin Hao was confident that he would far surpass Zhu Huasheng and his Shenglong Group in the future.


    Qin Hao said, "Sorry, Mr. Zhu, I''m not too keen on working for others."


    Zhu Huasheng nodded slightly, "No problem. Don''t mind my prying. Shall we talk about the Dragon Jade now?"


    Qin Hao asked, "What price does Mr. Zhu plan to offer?"


    Zhu Huasheng replied, "Dragon Jade is very rare. I can offer up to fifteen billion to Mr. Qin. This price is absolutely fair, as I still hope to be friends with Mr. Qin."


    Fifteen billion!


    The price left Qin Hao astonished; could a mere stone really be worth so much?


    Adding to the money earned from those raw stones, he had made close to twenty billion that morning.


    The thought was terrifying even to himself.


    Even robbing a bank probably wouldn''t yield as much, right?


    Qin Hao thought for a moment, then agreed.


    His total funds had now reached twenty-two billion. Although it wasn''t quite enough, it wasn''t far off either.


    Li Moying, standing beside him, had her mouth slightly open in shock at the price.


    Twenty billion in less than a morning, am I dreaming?


    Her family''s entire hotel business might make that much in a month.


    After the transaction, they exchanged contact information and left the teahouse.


    Once out of the teahouse, Qin Hao had a smile on his face, "I''ll treat you to lunch today, let''s have some lamb offal soup."


    ...


    Kang Youyi, "Hao, something has come up. Could you come to the company?"


    After hanging up, Qin Hao frowned slightly, as Kang Youyi wouldn''t have put it this way unless it was something important.


    He said to Li Yang, "Go to the company first."


    "Yes, Mr. Qin," Li Yang replied and turned at the junction ahead.


    After about ten minutes, Qin Hao''s car arrived at the Shenghua Building.


    Li Moying also followed him out, curious to see Qin Hao''s company for herself.


    Taking the elevator to the office, the atmosphere inside was different from usual.


    Qin Hao went to Kang Youyi''s office.


    With a worried face, Kang Youyi quickly stood up from his seat on the ground as soon as he saw Qin Hao come in.


    "What''s happened?" Qin Hao asked.


    Kang Youyi let out a heavy sigh, "Hao, today at the Danhe Shop, we caught one of the roast duck staff hiding a cooked ingredient recipe.


    Upon questioning, we found out someone offered him a high price for the recipe.


    As for who''s behind it, we''ve already investigated; it''s the assistant to Meng Hui, the vice president of the Dayuan Group.


    "Dayuan Group?" Qin Hao''s gaze narrowed slightly.


    Kang Youyi nodded, "What should we do, Hao?"


    "Even if he gets his hands on the cooked ingredient recipe, he won''t be able to figure out the actual formula for the ingredients. Even if he knows how many types of herbs there are, he doesn''t know the correct amounts and proportions to use. Trying one by one, he''d grow old and still not figure it out. You don''t have to worry about this," Qin Hao said.


    Kang Youyi finally relaxed, but then he noticed Li Moying standing nearby.


    Damn, Hao is always surrounded by beautiful women.


    "Hao, who is this lady?" Kang Youyi asked, his eyes showing admiration upon looking at Li Moying.


    Qin Hao, "My university friend Li Moying." Stay tuned for updates on empire


    He didn''t refer to Li Moying as his apprentice; that was just a game. It was one thing to say it in the game, but he found it difficult to say the same in reality.


    Li Moying smiled slightly, "Nice to meet you, Mr. Kang."


    "Please, don''t call me Mr. Kang, you can just call me Fatty," Kang Youyi quickly said.


    Qin Hao then spoke up, "Fatty, be extra careful these days. I have a feeling the Dayuan Group won''t let things slide easily."


    Kang Youyi was aware of the feud between Qin Hao and Ma Bing and knew it was beyond reconciliation.


    "Don''t worry, Hao. I''ll definitely heighten security, and surveillance has already been set up in all our shops."


    Qin Hao nodded slightly, a ruthless glint in his eye, If the Dayuan Group doesn''t know what''s good for them, then they can''t blame me, Qin Hao, for being harsh.


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